#726D92 color
The hex color #726D92 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.7% red, 42.7% green and 57.3% blue (114, 109, 146).
Its hue angle is 248°, with 15% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Bureaucracy (#746C8F), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.86:1).
#726D92 color codes
| HEX | #726D92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(114, 109, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.7%, 42.7%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(248, 15%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(248, 25%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 25%, 0%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.74, 10.23, -19.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.74, 21.99, 297.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.595, 16.59, 29.464) | |
| Decimal | 7499154 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #726D92, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #726D92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #726D92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #726D92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#647294Protanopia
no red cones#647191Deuteranopia
no green cones#6b737aTritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #726d92; }
.text { color: #726d92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #726d92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(114 109 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #726d92, #856d92); }
Similar colors
#746c8fBureaucracy#6a6887Heron#6b6c89Dark Prince#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#777799Stormy Horizon#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#787489Flying Carpet
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #726D92?
- #726D92 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Bureaucracy. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #726D92?
- The RGB value is 114, 109, 146: 114 red, 109 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #726D92?
- The complementary color is #8D926D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #726D92?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.32:1 and white text 4.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.